Barrett’s assurances should be believed
Democratic anger over the nomination and confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett focuses on the short time before the 2020 election. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was well respected even with her clearly known liberal views.
Ginsburg made it clear that she would continue serving to stop President Donald Trump from appointing a replacement justice. She passed away last month. Trump used the opportunity to nominate Barrett. A Democratic president would have done the same.
Barrett is well qualified and should be believed that she will continue to make decisions based on the Constitution and the facts involved in all cases.
Marvin L. Hoovis
Centerville, Mass.
I can think of no other issue since 1973 that has dominated our politics as divisively as Roe v. Wade. Millions of dollars and uncounted hours of frenzied energy have gone into the debate between pro-life and pro-choice factions. Ziad Munson’s column on Roe v. Wade being mostly a symbol is spot on.
For too long, women have relied on the law to protect their rights. It’s time we realized that we already have control. If Roe is eliminated, the issue will revert to states, making it impossible for many to have access to abortions.
But there are other solutions. First, choice should be exercised in the form of contraception. Organizations must spend money promoting the use of birth control. Second, there should be an organized effort to get poor women to a state where they can obtain a legal ( but rare) abortion.
We must take the issue out of the hands of mostly male lawmakers. It won’t be easy, but it can be done. Bernice Durbin
Crossville, Tenn.
When the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was nominated, her confirmation included Republican support. However, President Trump’s nominees have not gotten equal Democratic support.
All three justices had impeccable records and spoke intelligently. Yet they faced hurtful charges from Democrats. But being three justices who believe in making the correct decisions for the American people, they won’t let those charges affect their votes.
Memphis